The Rolling Stones Aiming For October/November Return To Australia
Promoter reveals plans
The Rolling Stones are aiming to be back in Australia for Australia or November, according to promoters Frontier Touring.
The band postponed their shows earlier this week after learning of the death of frontman Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott shortly after landing. Amid speculation that the Adelaide Oval wouldn't be free again until October, Frontier have now issued a statement that confirms the timeframe.
“At this very sad time we would like to reassure Rolling Stones fans and ticket holders that every effort is currently being made to reschedule the postponed Australia and New Zealand dates for October/November 2014,” they wrote.
October and November dates would allows the band to play the Adelaide Oval after the Australian Rules season has wrapped up, when the Oval has some availability. The band have dates booked in Europe for June.
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“Rescheduled dates are being presently worked on… and will be announced as soon as possible. If the new dates are not suitable, rest assured you will be able to secure a refund.”
Still urging fans to hold onto their tickets they are nonetheless offering refunds for those who require it.
“While we encourage fans to hold on to their tickets the option to secure a refund is now available to you via the official ticketing agency you purchased from. Patrons will be able to secure a refund for the value of their tickets and fees and charges incurred in purchasing the ticket.
Refunds can be obtained from point of purchase, that is:
Perth | Ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Adelaide | Ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Sydney | Ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Melbourne | Ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Hanging Rock | Ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
Brisbane | Ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Auckland | Ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999
These refunds are available to the original buyer, however, which leaves patrons with scalped tickets unable to acquire refunds directly.
Frontier Touring's Michael Gudinski had previous warned punters against buying fake tickets, saying, “Despite claims from many of these unauthorised sellers that they will guarantee tickets, evidence from numerous tours would suggest this is not the case, with many fans being defrauded or left standing outside a venue without legitimate tickets.
"I cannot stress the importance of buying tickets from authorised outlets only.”
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